Ode To Mr. Zimmerman

Carrying a note wasn’t his bag
When he sang his voice would sort of drag
For his America he waved a flag 
Robert Zimmerman was his name
Poetic ballads were his burning flame 
Where others said can’t, he said can
He called us friend 
And spoke of the wind
I think him a giant he’s only a man

Reading his words makes me want more 
to analize his analogies can be a chore 
Paints pictures in my head 
when your driven in your car 
Paints lyrics of big brass beds 
He’s truly a star 
How to follow I don’t know 
his concert ended in an encore 
My appreciation of Bob Dylan I doubt I could show

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 12/10/2010 7:38:00 PM
oh, this must be Dylan's real name then? Yes, he was quite the folk lore poet. He really loved Woodie Guthrie, a songwriter of the people! Congrats on your HM for this fine topic. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 12/7/2010 6:17:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Robb in Jared Pickett's "The Ode" contest. Love,Carol
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Date: 12/5/2010 6:04:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of jared, Robb
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Date: 12/5/2010 5:00:00 AM
Congrats Robb on your HM in Jared's contest with this wonderful write on your special muse my friend.. enjoy this honor with luv today...
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Date: 11/11/2010 5:50:00 AM
a delightful tribute to zimmerman with fine, descriptive eord energy... hope you'll enter this in the contest, rob! warmest, nette
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Date: 11/10/2010 3:53:00 PM
couldn't get enough of that song writing genius! First song I heard from him was Chimes of Freedom. wonderful tribute Robb
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Date: 11/10/2010 1:20:00 PM
This goes to Fav, Robb
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Date: 11/10/2010 1:04:00 PM
Haven't heard Zimmerman, Robb, but you do muster enthusiasm to check him out on youtube. Best wishes in Jared's Ode contest with your poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/10/2010 12:46:00 PM
Very nice tribute you have paid to Bob Dylan, Robb. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 11/10/2010 12:08:00 PM
Bob Dylan was inspirational to many, wonderful tribute, good luck in the "Ode" contest.
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